Nurse Practitioner
Florence, Kentucky, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Internal Medicine
Salary $120,000 – $130,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner Studies
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Hospital Inpatient Facility
Location Long Beach, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/07/24

Full-time Nurse Practitioner Internal Medicine Needed at Nea Baptist Medical Clinic

We are hiring Nurse Practitioners with acute care experience in ER, Urgent Care, or Internal Medicine to join our growing team serving the state community. Our Advanced Practice Providers team with DHMTs (Medical Technicians) and are equipped with everything needed to treat common to complex injuries and illnesses through comprehensive health assessments, including diagnosis, treatment, and outcome management, for patients of all ages.

Our innovative model allows us to provide definitive care in the home, including point of care laboratory studies, minor procedures, splinting, wound care, suturing, IV fluid and medication administration. We provide whole person care by facilitating timely follow up and care coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Work as part of a clinical care team with a DHMT (DispatchHealth Medical Technician) and individually, as appropriate for the service line, to deliver care in the patient's home through our innovative in-home care service lines
  • This involves being in a mobile unit and driving or riding in a company vehicle to the place of service
  • Perform comprehensive health assessments and diagnose and treat complex illnesses
  • Provide therapeutic interventions, such as splinting, suturing, wound care and minor procedures
  • Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice
  • Accurately and thoroughly document your patient encounter and ensure accuracy
  • Analyze test data to diagnose, treat and arrange appropriate follow up for the patient to ensure continuity of care
  • Educate patients and families on how to treat their acute illness and manage their health and well-being
  • Effectively navigate difficult conversations related to end-of-life issues and goals of care
  • Communicate effectively with patients, family, the medical power of attorney, primary care provider and all individuals involved in the patient's care
  • Identify and proactively solve problems
  • Adhere to clinical and safety standards, protocols, and performance metrics
  • Provide care with compassion, empathy, and cultural competency
  • Maintain positive relationships with DHMT partners and remote teams
  • Attend training sessions and clinical team meetings
  • Maintain professional etiquette and serve as ambassadors for DispatchHealth
  • Lead your practice and always do what's right for the patient

Benefits

  • DispatchHealth offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, family, and short-term disability leave
  • We offer flexible work schedules
  • We offer full healthcare benefits and 401k for full-time employees, with a company match
  • We support professional growth and leadership opportunities
  • We offer CME, organizational conference, and workshop opportunities

Salary

$120,000 - $130,000

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of experience as an APP in the Emergency Department, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Hospital, Family Practice, Cardiac, Pulmonary or other relevant areas
  • Graduate with an advanced degree from an accredited institution
  • Current unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Nationally board certified, current
  • Prescriptive authority and DEA
  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
  • Complete required drivers training upon hire
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily
  • Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

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